Along The Lines of Love

Chapter 14. Let the shopping begin!

Tum se hi din hota hai, surmai shaam aati hai

Tum se hi, tum se hi har ghadi saans aati hai

Zindagi kehlaati hai tum se hi, tum se hi

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We were at the airport bidding goodbye to khala and family when my eyes fell on Aliyan. He had promised to come to drop us off at the airport. His head low, he stood behind the car resting himself on the car clearly upset. I went near him and ruffled his hair slightly, turning his attention to me. He smiles widely.

"You have no idea how many times you are making me fall in love with you. It's crazy." He says fixing his hair again.

'Ahan, that's great then. Ain't it?" I asked back. He nodded, chuckling softly.

"I know you are upset Aliyan, but think about it, it's just 4 months and I will be back here in Pakistan and then 2 more months we will be one. We will be each other's for the rest of our lives and then there's no going back. Just you and me." I smiled at him.

A lone tear escaped my eyes and I could see the same shining in his. He nodded slowly. As we reached the gate. I bid farewell to Aliyan. A tear escaped his eyes and I leaned in to wipe it away with the tissue in my hand.

He kept his hand on my head lightly and said, "Come back soon Mina. I don't think I can survive for long without you." I slightly shake my head and let out a chuckle.

"I will." I promise. Aliyan and khala left and we were also waiting for the boarding to start. I read my book for some time before finally boarding. As soon as the flight took off and lights were switched off I was deep asleep.

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It was 7 pm in Riyadh when we landed. After getting home, I got Aleena's call. After a 1 hour lecture from her about taking care of my studies and health since I will be shifting to the staff accommodation for my internship. I changed, ate dinner and slept peacefully.

The next morning I woke up for fajr. I have to leave for the internship today. I put my head down on the ground and closed my eyes shut after the prayer.

"Ya Allah! Thank you sooo much. I don't know ke maine zindagi mai konsi neki ki thi jo mujhe Aliyan jaisa humsafar mila par aapki zindagi bhar shukr guzaar rahungi. Apne meri zindagi humesha se khushi aur ronak se bhari. Appi ke bhaagne ke baad bhi aapne mujhe sabr diya. Thank you so much, Allah. Aik nayi internship ki opportunity, aik life partner aapne mujhe meri zindagi mein kayi naimatein di hai. Mai aapka kabhi mukkamal taur par aapka shukr nahi kar sakungi. Aapse itni hi darkhwast karti hun ki Aliyan ku humesha khush rakhna, uske business mai tarrakki karna aur usse humesha humesha ke liye mera bana dena. Maine zindagi mein sirf aik hi shakhs se mohabbat ki hai aur woh Aliyan hai. Mai jaanti hun aap meri dua qubool karenge Allah. Aakhir aapse zyaada fayyaz kon hai."

I let my eyes cry on the mat before finally getting up and going down for breakfast.

I had packed all of my stuff that I needed for 2 weeks in a suitcase and packed it tight. I would come back for a weekend after 2 weeks so I had packed only enough. The cab was waiting downstairs as I descended the stairs. Ammi and Abba greeted me and wished me good luck, with tears glistening in my eyes I left for an internship that could change my career for the best and I was so excited.

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Aliyan's POV:

Today, I have a meeting with Shah Corporations, one of the most renowned companies in Pakistan. When they had messaged me about the deal I was beyond ecstatic. After breakfast baba and I headed to the office. Mr. Shah sat right opposite to me. We were discussing the deal when my phone rang with Minahil's message. I know it was her because her message tone is set differently from others. It's a picture. I silently excuse myself and open it. The picture was on once view. It was her, dressed in a beautiful abaya, looking absolutely goddamn gorgeous. There was a huge building behind her which I am guessing is her new office. I blush profusely for quite long before I realise I am in a meeting and have a reputation here. I switch my phone off and keep it aside. My cheeks are red and I can sense the heat crawling on my cheeks.